Al Smith and the 1928 Election

The 36th presidential election in 1928 saw Herbert Hoover win against Al Smith. Calvin Coolidge chose not to run, leaving the Republican nomination open, which Hoover secured. Smith, the first Roman Catholic major party candidate, faced religious bias and opposition to Prohibition. Hoover's campaign capitalized on a strong economy, leading to a landslide victory. This election marked the last Republican win without Nixon or a Bush on the ticket.

What significant decision did Calvin Coolidge make regarding the 1928 presidential election?

• He endorsed Al Smith.

• He switched political parties.

• He chose not to run for another term.

• He decided to run for a third term.

Who was ultimately chosen as the Republican candidate for the 1928 presidential election?

• Frank Orin Loden

• Charles Curtis

• Herbert Hoover

• Calvin Coolidge

Who was Al Smith's running mate in the 1928 presidential election?

• Herbert Hoover

• Charles Curtis

• Joseph Taylor Robinson

• Frank Orin Loden

What was a major concern for many Protestants regarding Al Smith's candidacy?

• His lack of political experience

• His economic policies

• His Roman Catholic faith

• His stance on Prohibition

What optimistic claim did Herbert Hoover make during his nomination acceptance speech?

• The economy would double in size.

• The U.S. would become a global superpower.

• Unemployment would reach zero.

• Poverty would soon be eradicated.

What was a significant factor that likely cost Al Smith votes in the 1928 election?

• His economic policies

• His lack of political experience

• His support for Prohibition

• His association with Tammany Hall

How many electoral votes did Herbert Hoover receive in the 1928 election?

• 538

• 270

• 444

• 87

Which states did Hoover win that hadn't voted Republican since 1872?

• Florida and Georgia

• New York and Illinois

• North Carolina and Virginia

• California and Texas

What percentage of the popular vote did Herbert Hoover secure in the 1928 election?

• 62.3%

• 40.8%

• 58.2%

• 50.5%

What was notable about the Republican victory in the 1928 election?

• It was the last Republican win without Nixon or a Bush on the ticket.

• It was the closest election in history.

• It was the first time a Republican won the presidency.

• It marked the end of the Democratic Party.